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I don't handle abrupt change very well, and I'm currently going through a drastic abrupt change, so I don't want to add more stress to my life than necessary.
I just joined a gym a few days ago and I'm Working on changing my eating habits.
I'm not going gung ho on anything. I'm just making better decisions, and gradually changing things as I go along.
Eating more salad... less cheeses (that's hard for me - I love cheese so much)... eating more whole grains/fiber... no-fat milk... etc...
At the gym, I concentrate on the treadmill and the stationary bikes. I've found that I don't like the elipticals or stair steppers at all. I'm going to do the treadmill and bike for awhile to build up my stamina and get my metabolism moving again, then eventually get into lifting weights as well.
The picture in my av is what I used to look like 10 years ago. Not sure if I really want to be that thin again, but I would like to get close to it. It's 100 pounds + less than what I am right now... and just saying that disgusts me...
I used to joke about geting fat... and now I am fat. Morbidly obese, actually. I'm at a crossroads...
I don't handle abrupt change very well, and I'm currently going through a drastic abrupt change, so I don't want to add more stress to my life than necessary.
I just joined a gym a few days ago and I'm Working on changing my eating habits.
I'm not going gung ho on anything. I'm just making better decisions, and gradually changing things as I go along.
Eating more salad... less cheeses (that's hard for me - I love cheese so much)... eating more whole grains/fiber... no-fat milk... etc...
At the gym, I concentrate on the treadmill and the stationary bikes. I've found that I don't like the elipticals or stair steppers at all. I'm going to do the treadmill and bike for awhile to build up my stamina and get my metabolism moving again, then eventually get into lifting weights as well.
The picture in my av is what I used to look like 10 years ago. Not sure if I really want to be that thin again, but I would like to get close to it. It's 100 pounds + less than what I am right now... and just saying that disgusts me...
I used to joke about geting fat... and now I am fat. Morbidly obese, actually. I'm at a crossroads...
I need to do something.
Ronzo,
Good for you. It sounds like you are on the right track. You will probably see better results by going slow instead of gung ho. I exercise religiously. I feel better now than I did ten years ago. I've never been overweight but I still believe no matter what size you are, you need to exercise. Exercise and making better food choices gives us a better quality of life. Keep up the good work.
I don't handle abrupt change very well, and I'm currently going through a drastic abrupt change, so I don't want to add more stress to my life than necessary.
I just joined a gym a few days ago and I'm Working on changing my eating habits.
I'm not going gung ho on anything. I'm just making better decisions, and gradually changing things as I go along.
Eating more salad... less cheeses (that's hard for me - I love cheese so much)... eating more whole grains/fiber... no-fat milk... etc...
At the gym, I concentrate on the treadmill and the stationary bikes. I've found that I don't like the elipticals or stair steppers at all. I'm going to do the treadmill and bike for awhile to build up my stamina and get my metabolism moving again, then eventually get into lifting weights as well.
The picture in my av is what I used to look like 10 years ago. Not sure if I really want to be that thin again, but I would like to get close to it. It's 100 pounds + less than what I am right now... and just saying that disgusts me...
I used to joke about geting fat... and now I am fat. Morbidly obese, actually. I'm at a crossroads...
I need to do something.
I want to encourage you in this area, Ron. It's funny that we tend not to realize things until we get older......and that we are 'older' in our 30's!
My brother is 35 and weighs about 350. He is very muscular, but he eats too much fast food, mainly due to his construction business. He is realizing that it's hard for him to breathe and move like he used to and wants to lose weight.
It was always easy for him in the past to lose weight, but he's finding out that now that he's older, things are quite different.
Again, I want to encourage you. You can do it. I expect great things!
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I don't handle abrupt change very well, and I'm currently going through a drastic abrupt change, so I don't want to add more stress to my life than necessary.
I just joined a gym a few days ago and I'm Working on changing my eating habits.
I'm not going gung ho on anything. I'm just making better decisions, and gradually changing things as I go along.
Eating more salad... less cheeses (that's hard for me - I love cheese so much)... eating more whole grains/fiber... no-fat milk... etc...
At the gym, I concentrate on the treadmill and the stationary bikes. I've found that I don't like the elipticals or stair steppers at all. I'm going to do the treadmill and bike for awhile to build up my stamina and get my metabolism moving again, then eventually get into lifting weights as well.
The picture in my av is what I used to look like 10 years ago. Not sure if I really want to be that thin again, but I would like to get close to it. It's 100 pounds + less than what I am right now... and just saying that disgusts me...
I used to joke about geting fat... and now I am fat. Morbidly obese, actually. I'm at a crossroads...
I need to do something.
Just skip this post if you don't want to read my ramblings...
What is sad is when you can't even FIND a picture of yourself where you considered yourself to be thin. I wish I could find one that would give me a goal to work towards. You know I've always been told posting a "fat" picture on the fridge would help. I did that for several years. I didn't eat much at all, and no matter what I tried, nothing helped. I exercised till I felt like my heart was going to stop and still didn't lose weight.
I finally convinced a doctor that there was something MEDICALLY keeping me from being able to lose weight. This was 18 years ago. The only doctor I could even get to care was the OB who was my doctor during my first pregnancy. He did a every test they could do on my blood, and came back with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. He started me on Synthroid.
When my daughter was born, he said that my regular family doctor could manage doing the blood work and adjust the medication as needed. I was on Synthroid for almost 5 years. It did absolutely NOTHING. The level never changed.
You would have thought they would have done some additional testing or tried a new medication. Nope, they just said give it more time, sometimes it takes a while to work.
When I went back to my OB with the second pregnancy, HE changed me over to Levoxyl in hopes that we'd see some results. It only made very little difference in the numbers on the blood work.
Fastforward through 13 years--and dozens of "diagnoses" (PCOS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, etc... ) I have FINALLY found a Family nurse practioner that cared enough to find out exactly what was wrong with me. She put me through every test imaginable-- because I had many symptoms of Cushings syndrome. She was really concerned that I may have Adrenal Failure, or a possible Pituitary tumor.... all of that was ruled out with testing.
She gave me websites to help her do the research on my symptoms. After all the research, I practically BEGGED her to change the medication over and try Armour Thyroid. She was totally dumbfounded that NONE of these other doctors had even considered that as a treatment for me.
I don't really understand how all the lab readings work for hypothyroidism, I just know she told me that the reading should have been between 3 and 15 to be relatively "normal". My reading was 246. This was while taking 300 micrograms of Levoxyl on a daily basis. She did that bloodwork again, because she thought the lab messed up on the paperwork. The second test came back the same-- and she changed the medication.
I've been on the Armour Thyroid for two months now. Last month when I went in for lab work-- It was closer to a "normal" reading (The reading was 42) than it has been in 18 years-- so she did a slight increase in the amount. Today I went in for more labwork. I should get the results tomorrow. I think I will probably be back within normal range though--- Finally... because my diet/exercise program is showing some results. I've lost the 10 lbs in two weeks. I still have a long way to go.... but I am going to get there.
Yesterday, I did something I haven't been able to do in years. I went to Memphis on a field trip with the kids... we went to the Botanical Gardens, Pink Palace Museum, and the Zoo. I walked almost continuously for 6 hours-- with the exception of the time traveling between the three places. Three months ago, I would NOT have been able to do that. Some mornings it was all I could do to get out of bed because my muscles ached so badly all the time. I even got out of bed today with enough energy that I could do the same thing again today-- that in itself is amazing to me.
This morning as I was getting ready to go for the labwork... the first skirt I put on was TOO LOOSE... I had to go back to the closet to find something smaller. Now THAT was something that just made my day!
If you managed to read all this, thanks for "listening" to me ramble.
It's great because you've already started doing something... Keep it sir!!!
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Originally Posted by MrsMcD
Ronzo,
Good for you. It sounds like you are on the right track. You will probably see better results by going slow instead of gung ho. I exercise religiously. I feel better now than I did ten years ago. I've never been overweight but I still believe no matter what size you are, you need to exercise. Exercise and making better food choices gives us a better quality of life. Keep up the good work.
Right! Good for you.
Many times people think just being thin is good enough. I was 124 at 5'9" for years...but i wasn't healthy... I am heavier now but I've been a lot more active. I have felt better these last few weeks, mostly because I know I have stepped up to the challenge to change, instead of us just talking about it. My legs are tired and my muscles in my chest and arms are sore from push ups. But it's that "good" pain you feel. My mind is clearer and what is better yet, All of us are making this work, together. My son lost 7 pounds in the last 2 weeks... He was very proud!!!!
Keep it up! I love to hear what you've done to lose the weight and I it's good to hear that you've started down your path to better health--your loved ones will thank you for this!
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*sigh* I did nothing yesterday.... I wasn't finished so I did nothing again today!
If you managed to read all this, thanks for "listening" to me ramble.
I not only read it, but I enjoyed it. I'm very glad you were finally able to find someone to understand you and help you...
If you had just accepted that you had to live with the condition because someone told you to simply 'get over it' and didn't take you seriously, you'd still be living an unhealthy life as your body would be all kinds of messed up.
Thank God for your persistance an unwillingness to just accept the status quo simply because some doctors didn't care enough to try and really help you.
Some preachers on this forum need to think about the spiritual application of this story...
I don't handle abrupt change very well, and I'm currently going through a drastic abrupt change, so I don't want to add more stress to my life than necessary.
I just joined a gym a few days ago and I'm Working on changing my eating habits.
I'm not going gung ho on anything. I'm just making better decisions, and gradually changing things as I go along.
Eating more salad... less cheeses (that's hard for me - I love cheese so much)... eating more whole grains/fiber... no-fat milk... etc...
At the gym, I concentrate on the treadmill and the stationary bikes. I've found that I don't like the elipticals or stair steppers at all. I'm going to do the treadmill and bike for awhile to build up my stamina and get my metabolism moving again, then eventually get into lifting weights as well.
The picture in my av is what I used to look like 10 years ago. Not sure if I really want to be that thin again, but I would like to get close to it. It's 100 pounds + less than what I am right now... and just saying that disgusts me...
I used to joke about geting fat... and now I am fat. Morbidly obese, actually. I'm at a crossroads...
I need to do something.
Ronzo....
They say that excercise helps decrease stress levels.
Did you have any blood work done to measure cholesteral levels, blood pressure, sugar, etc?
My husband was feeling fine although somewhat overwieght. He went to the doctor for something and she made him get his blood work done. He found out that everything that was high should be low and everything that was low should be high.
She gave him a perscription to lower his cholesteral and told him to lose some weight and start exercising.
He has to go back this month for tests to get checked again. He's lost about 30 lbs just by cutting out the junk food and "treading" 30 minutes a day.
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12 So whenever you speak, or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law of love, the law that set you free. 13 For there will be no mercy for you if you have not been merciful to others. But if you have been merciful, then God's mercy toward you will win out over his judgment against you.
I go for a body age assessment at the gym Sunday afternoon. That's where they tell me that my body age is 75 or something because I'm so overweight... looking forward to that one a great deal (not).
I need to do a physical, but I'm hoping to lose some weight before I do that.
I go for a body age assessment at the gym Sunday afternoon. That's where they tell me that my body age is 75 or something because I'm so overweight... looking forward to that one a great deal (not).
I need to do a physical, but I'm hoping to lose some weight before I do that.
I'm cutting out the junk food
Every stop you make is a great one.... I don't do things all at once. My husband has been after me to change, for his benefit... Little by little, we have turned our eating habits around completely.
Contrary to Popular Belief: For some of you out there, I used to think you had to have money to eat healthy..... YOu don't!!! I spend less on groceries now and we mostly eat fresh.... Beans and cornbread, (I used to think were a poor mans meal) are sooo healthy (no the cornbread). and really cheap. Tons of fiber for ya and you can do so many thing with the left overs...
man, I feel like this is one of those support threads!
come AFFer's you can do it, put a lil power to it!! WOOHOO
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I never met a chocolate I didn't like!
*sigh* I did nothing yesterday.... I wasn't finished so I did nothing again today!
It's ALL good!!!
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